My glass journey began with a keen desire to make glass beads. I extensively researched lampwork set ups and tools, and even took a class, but ultimately opted for a fused glass set up rather than lampwork as it seemed more versatile.
That's all well and good, but I still wanted to make beads! So I made some snazzy molds to make all kinds of beads in my kiln...beads without torches!
Read on to see all the different types of molds and even some cool tutorials.
Bead Mold Bundle
All six of the bead mold kits for one bundly price, this bundle ships free! Bead mold kits include a bead mold, stainless steel mandrels, bead release and instructions.
$225.00
Triangle Bead Mold Kit
The easiest to use and most versatile of the bead mold kits. Make jewelry beads, or long triangle components for chimes, suncatchers and other cool projects.
$42.00
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Wearable Chime Pendant Tutorial
Free tutorial for a charming chime pendant using the Triangle Bead Mold kit.
Free tutorial for a colorful bangle bracelet using the Channel Bead Mold kit.
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Small Lentil Bead Mold Kit
The daintiest of the bead molds, the Small Lentil Bead mold kit makes small lentil shaped beads.
$42.00
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Lentil Bead Earrings Tutorial
Free tutorial for a unusual earrings using hardware and the Small Lentil Bead Mold kit.
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Medium Lentil Bead Mold Kit
The middle size of the lentil bead molds, this one makes lentil shaped beads that are not too big, or too small, they are just right.
$42.00
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Lentil Bead Mold Instructions
Free tutorial showing how to use the Lentil Bead Mold kits.
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Large Lentil Bead Mold Kit
The biggest size of the lentil bead molds, this one makes lentil shaped beads that are perfect for focal beds, but also useful in things like chimes, suncatchers and other decorative items.
$42.00
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Fused Glass Blob Beads
Free tutorial showing how to fuse and test glass blobs in the large lentil mold kit.
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Upcoming Classes and Events
In person workshops and classes are all scheduled and ready to tickle your glass fancy! All of the workshops are no experience required and include all materials and tools needed.
Workshops - Saturdays,
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
October 14 - Fused Glass Angels
Choose your angel style and make a glistening 3D fused glass angel
$125
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Nov. 11 Stars and Snowflakes
Annual star making workshop, make as many as time allows
$125
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Multi Week Classes
Thursday evenings 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Intro to Fusing
Winter Intro to Fusing Class - January 18 - February 8, 2024
Thursday evenings 6:30 - 9 p.m. $325
Two weeks of recycled glass fusing, and two weeks of System 96 fusing. Small class size and lots of projects and info!
Add a
bottle bottom or sheet glass circles and fuse designs. Can be used for windchimes, suncatchers, ornaments, stained glass roundels and much more!
Animal Friends Bundle
Animal Themed Mold Bundle, 20% off
$125
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Ocean Molds Collection
Ocean Themed Molds, 20% off
$125
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Fusing with Sheet Glass on Bottle Bottom Molds
I know not all of you are recycled glass enthusiasts (I'm not judging), so I've written up a tutorial about how to use sheet glass on my bottle bottom molds. Even though the molds were originally designed for bottle bottoms, you can use different types of glass on them.
This tutorial covers:
Window (float) glass
System 96 - Oceanside
Bullseye (90)
including firing schedules. Why would you even want to do that? Well, if you use sheet glass, you can incorporate frits, add hanging loops and increase your design possibilities
tremendously.
